Buckeye Ultra 200 Mile Road Race
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About the race
The Buckeye Ultra 200 Mile Road Race is an approximately 203 mile out and back road run in Ashtabula, Ohio, that starts and finishes at Walnut Beach on Lake Erie and reaches Wellsville near the Ohio–West Virginia border. The course follows primarily Ohio Route 45 and covers just under 6,000 feet of total climb, with long flat segments and about 70 miles of rolling hills. A six day time limit requires an average of about 34 miles per day.
Distances offered:
- 203 mile out and back from Walnut Beach to Wellsville
- 100 mile option from Wellsville Nicholson Stadium to Walnut Beach, 48 hour cutoff
This is an open road event with no official aid stations; runners must rely on themselves or on crew for supplies. Crews are encouraged in sections with limited resources but are not required. Participants who cannot complete the course must self extract and may wait for transportation back to their vehicle. Stores, diners, and shops are generally available between early morning and late evening on the route, and hotels are located near the course in towns such as Austinburg, Warren, Salem, and Lisbon.
Finishers receive a large Buckeye 200 buckle, a unique finisher award, and other items. Entry fees vary; registration closes on Mon, Sep 6 at 11:59 PM ET. There are no refunds, deferrals, or transfers. Course maps may be adjusted and the route plan will be posted on the Buckeye 200 Facebook page and emailed to entrants. The event also includes lifetime awards for 500 and 1000 official miles on the Buckeye course. The course records are 50:10:05 (men, 2026) and 58:08:36 (women, 2022). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
